In this age of technology … of email marketing, websites, blogs, banners, prospecting, customer retention via online clubs, and more … how is it that direct mail still seems to work? As complex as it may sound, this question is relatively easy to answer. By: Cindy Sims

Need a little pep in your step? Look no further than Amanda Papini! She’s got so much energy and a personality of pure happiness that can cheer anybody up. Read more to learn about Amanda and the Associate Program here at BKV.

Thom is well known around the Kansas City office for his on-target ideas, fabulous team-building skills, and the awesome iron deer head that hangs on his office wall and often sports the latest holiday decorations (walk by sometime — you can’t miss it). He’s also a two-time BKV pool tournament champion (actually, I lost in the finals to MIKE this year when I scratched on the 8 ball), and just an all-around great guy who’s loved by clients and co-workers alike.

BKV has officially turned 30! To celebrate, we’re awarding a total of $10,000 to four non-profit organizations… and we’re asking for our friends’ help deciding the amount each charity receives. 

She’s little, but mighty. With a quick mind, a soft touch and rock star account management skills, Ashleigh keeps our work for Schiller’s Mantis and BOB-CAT brands on track and generating results.

Jamie Turner, who helps run BKV’s 60 Second Marketer, is also the author of a new book called “Go Mobile.” The book provides a roadmap for marketers who are interested in using mobile marketing to grow their sales and revenues.

BKV recently had UGA senior, Julie Burke, come and shadow a few of our employees for a day. Read more about her day long experience here at BKV.

BKV’s associate program is the perfect opportunity for entry level people looking for a start in the advertising world. Join us as two of our previous associates who are now full time employees here at BKV, Brinson Thomas and Erin Ledford tell us a little more about themselves and the program, and also get to know Allie Vadas, who is part of the associate program now!

If you need anything, we repeat anything…Matt Newsom is your guy. Work would be pretty impossible without Matt and his team. When the email or the internet goes down, he always swoops in to save the day, and for that, we are forever grateful.

Just when you think as a direct marketer you have the postage rates nailed, the Post Office increases them (again!). The good news is these price hikes teach us to be smarter about our mailing strategies, using list hygiene and sorting techniques that allow us to mail at the lowest rates possible.